Los Alamos, New Mexico vs. Las Vegas, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Vegas, Nevada is 15.7% more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $46,298 in Las Vegas, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Vegas, Nevada is more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
98% more expensive in Las Vegas
than in Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos, NM vs. Las Vegas, NV
Compared to Los Alamos, Las Vegas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  98.6% higher
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower